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New Report Unveils Top 5 Transportation Issues Expected in 2014

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC — Shippers and carriers this year can expect to see many new trends related to transportation, as well as a continuation of several critical challenges from 2013. The transportation industry can expect to see these new issues emerge throughout 2014: Shift from diesel to natural gas. Tightening capacity. Same-day delivery.

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Nashville to Host 2014 Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, and NASHVILLE, TN. June 19, 2014 — Supply chain leaders will convene in the country music capital of the world this August for the 10 th annual Tompkins Supply Chain Leadership Forum. Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium is the premier source for supply chain benchmarking and best practices knowledge.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Manufacturing Innovation Hubs Revitalize American Manufacturing

GlobalTranz

Launched – 2/25/2014. Launched – 1/24/2014. Location: Raleigh, NC. Sources: Advanced Manufacturing National Program Office (AMNPO); LIFT, Detroit, MI; DMDII, Chicago, IL; PowerAmerica, Raleigh, NC; Department of Energy; America Makes, Youngstown, OH. Website: [link]. Location: Chicago, IL.

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Tompkins International Releases New Guide to Goods-to-Person Order Fulfillment

Tompkins Blog

Source: Dematic ( www.dematic.com/pick-put-stations ). RALEIGH, NC, February 19, 2014 — New advancements in goods-to-person order fulfillment technology bring companies faster, more flexible distribution operations to meet today’s growing multichannel challenges. For more information, visit www.tompkinsinc.com.

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New Survey Says Alignment of Supply Chain and Business Strategies Is Critical to Success

Tompkins Blog

RALEIGH, NC, April 15, 2014 — Is it important to connect your supply chain strategy with your business strategy? Tompkins Supply Chain Consortium is the premier source for supply chain benchmarking and best practices knowledge. Click here to download the report and receive additional information.

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Asia Supply Chain Excellence Report: Issue, January 2013

Tompkins Blog

January 2014. Given that China represents the lions share of Asian sourcing, it is worthwhile to take some time to focus on its risks. While supply chain risks in China are not typically as pronounced as that of other Asian sourcing countries, the high volume sourced from China raises the total risk. Raleigh, NC 27616.'

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A “Swiss Army Knife” of Supply Chain Talent Requirements: Views from a Former Wolfpack Student

NC State SCRC

He then went into global imports for the central purchasing group in Raleigh. By 2014 and 2016 revenue was back up to almost its previous high point. In supply chain, you can focus in procurement, sourcing, inventory control, logistics, and other off-shoots that occur on a daily basis.